Allied Universal · 5 hours ago
Security Officer - Alarm Dispatch Desk
Newport News, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19/hrAllied Universal is North America’s leading security and facility services company, offering rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. As a Security Officer - Alarm Dispatch Desk, you will monitor security-related alarms and cameras, coordinate responses, and ensure the safety of personnel and visitors at an industrial location.
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Responsibilities
Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by supporting site security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at an industrial location
Operate the dispatch post by monitoring cameras, alarms, access control systems, phones, and radios; route calls and requests to appropriate personnel and/or responders
Receive and prioritize incident reports, coordinate response actions, and document activity in logs and required reporting systems in a calm, problem-solving manner
Conduct regular and random patrols around production areas, shipping and receiving zones, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards or irregular conditions
Support traffic flow and access management for employees, contractors, and deliveries by verifying authorization, issuing directions, and communicating gate and dock activity to site contacts
Qualification
Required
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only
Preferred
Alarm panel experience is preferred
Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred
Access control and/or badge experience is preferred
Benefits
Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Company
Allied Universal
Allied Universal is a security and facility services company that provides tailored security solutions and smart technology.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9BKey Investors
Warburg PincusLa Caisse
2019-12-13Acquired
2019-09-01Private Equity· $9B
2019-02-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Stephen Jones
Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jack Schenk
Regional Vice President - Midwest
Recent News
2025-12-10
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